Heat · Glare · Fade
Solar control film
Spectrally selective and ceramic films that reject a large share of total solar energy while keeping daylight and the view. Matched to each elevation, because west glass is not north glass.
Architectural film · Commercial & residential
Cooler rooms.
Safer glass.
Clear views.
We install solar control and safety film on the glass you already have — cutting heat, glare and UV without replacing a single pane. Surveyed, specified and fitted by our own certified crews.
Fixed-price written quotes
Most jobs done in a day
10-year residential warranty
Up to 72%
solar heat rejected
99%+
UV blocked
2.4M sq ft
glass filmed
Licensed & insured crewsManufacturer-certified installers10-year residential warrantyFree on-site survey & samples
The retrofit case
Replacing the glass is the expensive way to fix the glass
Most buildings gain and lose more heat through glazing than through any other surface. The reflex answer is new insulated units — capital-heavy, disruptive, and weeks of interior works or scaffolding.
Film changes how the existing glass performs. It rejects solar energy before it becomes cooling load, takes glare off screens, blocks almost all UV fade, and holds broken glass together after impact. Installation is measured in hours per elevation, not weeks.
- No glazing replacement, no scaffold, no downtime
- Works with existing frames, blinds and shading
- Removable without damaging the glass surface
- One crew from first survey to final clean
Film systems
Two problems, two film families
We specify from measured glass data and sun exposure — not from a colour card. Every quote states the film grade, its published performance figures and the glass it is going on.
Impact · Breakage · Blast
Safety & security film
Heavy-gauge film that keeps fragments bonded to the pane, so a broken window becomes a barrier instead of a shower of shards — with optional perimeter anchoring for forced-entry resistance.
Where we work
Glass is glass. The requirements are not.
A call-centre floor, a bakery counter and a nursery all need different film — different glare limits, different safety ratings, different cleaning regimes.
Offices & workplaces
Glare off screens, heat off the perimeter zone, views intact.
Retail & showrooms
Protect stock from UV fade and keep shopfronts comfortable.
Homes & apartments
West-facing rooms that stay usable in the afternoon.
Schools & campuses
Glare control and shatter retention on large glazed areas.
Healthcare
Privacy film, glare control and safer glass in patient areas.
Industrial & warehouse
Heat rejection on high-glare facades and skylight film.
Performance
What the numbers mean
Visible light transmission (VLT) is how much daylight comes through. Total solar energy rejected (TSER) is the share of the sun’s energy the film keeps out. Higher VLT keeps rooms brighter; higher TSER keeps them cooler.
| Film type | VLT | TSER | UV blocked | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral solar | 30–40% | 50–60% | >99% | West and south elevations where cooling dominates |
| Spectrally selective | 50–60% | 42–52% | >99% | Offices that need daylight and a clear night view |
| Ceramic clear | 65–70% | 40–48% | >99% | Retail and living spaces — near-colourless |
| Safety / security | 70–88% | 15–35% | >99% | Impact and forced-entry protection, minimal tint |
Typical published ranges for 6 mil film on 6 mm clear glass. Actual performance depends on film grade, glass build-up and existing coatings — we quote from the manufacturer’s data sheet for your specific glass, and can show measured before/after readings on site.
Process
Four steps, one crew, no surprises
You get the same people at the survey, the install and the handover. Nothing is subcontracted.
01 / SURVEY
Measure the glass, not the room
We record glass type, coatings, frame depth, sun path and access. Free, on site, about 45 minutes.
02 / SPECIFY
Film grade and sample panel
You see two or three grades on your own window, in your own light, before anything is ordered.
03 / INSTALL
Clean, fit, squeegee, inspect
Dust-sheeted work areas, edge-sealed film, every pane checked against the light before we leave.
04 / HANDOVER
Care sheet and warranty
Curing notes, cleaning instructions and the manufacturer-backed warranty registered in your name.
Recent work
Film, fitted and finished
A sample of recent installs across the service area.
Commercial · Solar
Nine-storey curtain wall, west elevation
Perimeter overheating resolved without replacing glazing.
Residential · Solar
West-facing living room, 1970s build
Afternoon glare and heat cut, furniture protected from UV.
Retail · Privacy
Showroom glazing and back-of-house
Frost bands for privacy, clear film on the display glass.
Client feedback
What building managers tell us
“The fourth floor used to be unusable after 2pm. We booked the survey on a Monday and the west elevation was filmed by Thursday.”
“They tested three films on our window before we chose. No pressure, and the price on the quote is the price we paid.”
“Clean work, dust sheets everywhere, and they worked around our opening hours. The shopfront looked untouched afterwards.”
Questions
The four we get asked most
Will film make the room too dark?
It can, if the wrong grade is used. VLT is chosen per room: a living room may keep 60–70% of daylight, while a west-facing office that overheats may drop to 35%. We put samples on your glass so you judge the light before ordering.
How long does installation take?
A typical house is one day. A single elevation of a commercial building is usually one to two days including access setup. We give a start and finish date in the quote, not a range.
Does film damage the glass or the window warranty?
Film is applied to the interior surface and removes cleanly with professional methods. The one real risk is thermal stress on certain tinted, reflective or sealed-unit glass, which is why we check glass type at survey and exclude unsuited assemblies rather than film them.
How is it priced?
Residential work is priced per square foot of filmed glass by grade; commercial work is quoted per elevation after survey, including access and after-hours working. You get a fixed written price before any film is ordered.
Start with a free survey
We measure the glass, photograph the elevations and leave you with two or three film options and a fixed price. No obligation, no sales visit.